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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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